The Feeling of Failure

The Feeling of Failure

We all struggle with the feeling of failure from time to time, but we don’t often talk about it. It can be especially smothering when it starts to become part of your identity—your past mistakes start affecting your present decisions and reactions. The first...
Asking Why: How one, simple word can help you fail better

Asking Why: How one, simple word can help you fail better

If you’re a parent, you’re familiar with this ubiquitous word in children’s lexicons. It seems to make an appearance every other sentence: Adult: “We need to put this bottle in the recycling bin.” Child: “Why?” Adult: “Because we want to help the environment.” Child:...